Indonesia has produced several well-known esports figures and teams. Several Indonesian esports players have achieved celebrity status in the country, and others have become household names in international esports competitions.

In Valorant, the Indonesian duo consisting of Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto and Aaron “mindfreak” Leonhart have made big names in the global Valorant scene. Both players played under Paper Rex, where they placed second in Valorant Champions Tour Stage 2: Masters Copenhagen.

Three Indonesian Dota 2 players also managed to qualify for the biggest Dota 2 tournament, The International. Saieful “Fbz” Ilham, Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon, and Kenny “Xepher” Deo are three successful Indonesian Dota 2 players who have world-class talent.

Indonesian esports teams have also penetrated the international scene, with teams such as BOOM Esports and EVOS Esports representing the country in international competitions. BOOM Esports took first place in the Gamers Galaxy Dubai 2022 tournament, an S-tier tournament involving Tier 1 Dota 2 teams from around the world.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the esports scene in Indonesia is currently on the rise, because advances in technology have made it easier for Indonesians to access esports games. Mobile games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG Mobile are prevalent in the country, but PC games, including Dota 2 and Valorant, are also prominent. Indonesia has found many success stories in the Valorant and Dota 2 scene, as Indonesian players and teams have made a name for themselves in global tournaments.